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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,995.48, 786,093.66 and 168,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,995.48, 786,093.66 and 168,914.16 is: 253,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,995.48 : 786,093.66 = 168,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,995.48/786,093.66 = 168,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,995.48x = 786,093.66 × 168,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,995.48x = 132,782,350,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,782,350,260.23/523,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,403.62

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